70th Anniversary of 1955 Flood Commemorative Event
70th Anniversary of 1955 Flood Commemorative Event
Event dates to be confirmed: February 2025
Overview
You're Invited: 70th Anniversary of the 1955 Hunter Valley Flood.
Maitland City Council invites you to join them as they mark 70 years since the historic 1955 Hunter Valley Flood. This special…
You're Invited: 70th Anniversary of the 1955 Hunter Valley Flood.
Maitland City Council invites you to join them as they mark 70 years since the historic 1955 Hunter Valley Flood. This special event will honour the resilience of the community and those who played a role in recovery and rebuilding.
Event highlights:
Official remembrance ceremony and commemorative plaque unveiling.
Grand opening of Flood Level 1955 – A Historical Exhibition. Explore equipment used during flood responses from the SES, a refurbished flood boat and a range of fashion, historical images, video footage, and displays dedicated to flood education.
Vintage and modern-day emergency rescue vehicles and watercraft display.
Launch of Beyond the Flood Levels – An innovative self-guided walking tour that explores Maitland’s flood history through immersive, interactive experiences using augmented reality and digital storytelling.
Free community barbeque and more.
They'd love for you to be part of this significant occasion as they reflect on their history and celebrate the strength of Maitland’s people.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
